Regulatory notes and statements Wireless LAN, Health and Authorization for use Radio frequency electromagnetic energy is emitted from Wireless LAN devices. The energy levels of these emissions however are far much less than the electromagnetic energy emissions from wireless devices like for example mobile phones.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.
Europe – EU Declaration of Conformity This device complies with the essential requirements of the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC. The following test methods have been applied in order to prove presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC: EN 60 950-1: 2001 +A11: 2004 Safety of Information Technology Equipment...
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0560 Česky [Jméno výrobce] tímto prohlašuje, že tento [typ zařízení] je ve shodě se základními požadavky a [Czech] dalšími příslušnými ustanoveními směrnice 1999/5/ES. Dansk Undertegnede [fabrikantens navn] erklærer herved, følgende udstyr [udstyrets [Danish] typebetegnelse] overholder de væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF. Deutsch Hiermit erklärt [Name des Herstellers], dass sich das Gerät [Gerätetyp] in Übereinstimmung [German]...
[Slovak] príslušné ustanovenia Smernice 1999/5/ES. Suomi [Valmistaja = manufacturer] vakuuttaa täten että [type of equipment = laitteen tyyppimerkintä] [Finnish] tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999/5/EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä koskevien direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen. Svenska Härmed intygar [företag] att denna [utrustningstyp] står I överensstämmelse med de väsentliga [Swedish] egenskapskrav och övriga relevanta bestämmelser som framgår av direktiv 1999/5/EG.
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Germany, UK, Italy, Spain, Belgium, Netherlands, Portugal, Greece, Ireland, Denmark, Luxembourg, Austria, Finland, Sweden, Norway and Iceland. France: except the channel 10 through 13, law prohibits the use of other channels.
TABLE OF CONTENT Introduction....................1 Overview of this User’s Guide .................1 Unpacking and Setup .................2 Unpacking .........................2 Setup..........................2 Hardware Installation .................3 LED Indicator for CardBus..................3 LED Indicator for PCI ....................3 Check the installation....................3 Software Installation ..................4 Windows 98/ME/2000/XP/Vista Utility and Driver Installation......4 Windows Vista Wireless Utility Setting..............5 Windows XP/2000/ME/98 Wireless Utility Setting ..........12 Technical Specifications ................19...
INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of this 300Mbps 802.11n Wireless LAN Adapter. This manual contains detailed instructions regarding the operation of this product. Please keep this manual for future reference. With the 300Mbps 802.11n Wireless LAN Adapter, a desktop or laptop computer can communicate with another computer wirelessly.
UNPACKING AND SETUP This section provides unpacking and setup information for the 300Mbps 802.11n Wireless LAN Adapter. Unpacking The box should contain the following items: One 300Mbps 802.11n Wireless LAN Adapter One Driver & Utility CD-ROM If any item is found missing or damaged, please contact your local reseller for replacement.
HARDWARE INSTALLATION LED Indicator for CardBus Link The Link LED indicator lighted green when the 300Mbps 802.11n Wireless LAN Adapter is connected to wireless network successfully. ACT (Activity) The ACT LED indicator blinking green when the 300Mbps 802.11n Wireless LAN Adapter is transmitting or receiving data.
SOFTWARE INSTALLATION This section describes how to install the driver and utility for the 300Mbps 802.11n Wireless LAN Adapter. Note: DO NOT install the 300Mbps 802.11g Wireless LAN Adapter in the computer until instructed to do so. Windows 98/ME/2000/XP/Vista Utility and Driver Installation 1) Insert the 300Mbps 802.11n Wireless LAN Adapter Driver &...
4) Follow the Install Shield Wizard Instructions. Click “Next” to continue and finish it. The installation program will help you to setup the Wireless LAN utility. When the Wireless LAN Adapter was installed, you will see the icon on the Windows task bar.
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Link Information This is the default screen after launching the Utility program. Status: Shows the associated BSSID, which can be used to identify the wireless access point. SSID: Shows the current SSID, which must be the same on the wireless client and AP in order for communication to be established.
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Configuration This screen is where you set the basic wireless settings for the Wireless LAN Adapter SSID: Service Set Identifier, which is a unique name shared among all clients in a wireless network. The SSID must be identical for each client in the wireless network.
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Open or Shared Key Open System and Shared Key requires the user to set a WEP key to exchange data with other wireless clients that have the same WEP key. Default Key: select one of the 4 keys to use. Network Key: choose the encryption way, either in HEX or ASCII formats, and enter the password in the blank space.
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Site Survey This screen allows the user to scan for available wireless networks (wireless clients and Access Points). It also allows the user to establish wireless communications with an available wireless network. Available Network – displays the wireless networks (wireless clients and access points) that are within range.
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Profile Profile – The user can create and manage the created profiles for home, work or public areas. By double-clicking on one of the created profile, the setting will adjust to the specific setting such as SSID, channel, and encryption as saved by that particular profile.
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About This screen displays information about the Wireless LAN Adapter, such as the Driver and Utility version. When a new version of the utility becomes available for upgrade, users will be able to identify by version numbers.
Windows XP/2000/ME/98 Wireless Utility Setting The user can configure the wireless settings using the Wireless Adapter Configuration Utility. Double-click the utility icon that appears in the taskbar. The Wireless Adapter Configuration Utility is divided into five sections: Link Info, Configuration, Advanced, Site Survey and About. Link Information This is the default screen after launching the Utility program.
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Channel: Shows the current channel for communication. Link Quality: Shows the link quality of the 300Mbps 802.11n Wireless LAN Adapter with the Access Point when operating under Infrastructure mode. Signal Strength: Shows the wireless signal strength of the connection between the 300Mbps 802.11n Wireless LAN Adapter with the Access Point.
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AdHoc Band: There are three available selection for Auto, 11b and 11g Channel: The channel the AP operates on. Users can select the channel range of 1 to 11 for North America (FCC) domain and 1 to 13 for European (ETSI) and Japan (MKK) domains.
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Advanced This screen is where you configure the Security settings for the 300Mbps 802.11n Wireless LAN Adapter. Auth Mode: The following options are available: Open System, Shared Key, Auto, WPA/WPA2 and WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK. Select Open System, Shared Key or Auto for WEP data encryption feature. Open or Shared Key Open System and Shared Key requires the user to set a WEP key to exchange data with other wireless clients that have the same WEP key.
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WPA/WPA2 If WPA/WPA2 is selected, configuration is enabled. Please click the “configuration” button. The following window appears. Select the desired Certification, select the desired Certification Authority and then enter the Server/Domain name and Login Name. WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK If WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK is selected, click the “configuration” button. The below window appears.
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Site Survey This screen allows the user to scan for available wireless networks (wireless clients and Access Points). It also allows the user to establish wireless communications with an available wireless network. Available Network – displays the wireless networks (wireless clients and access points) that are within range.
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Add: Adds a profile. The following screen will appear. The user can enter the necessary information required for accessing Access Points or Wireless Router. About This screen displays information about the 300Mbps 802.11n Wireless LAN Adapter, such as the Driver and Utility version. When a new version of the utility becomes available for upgrade, users will be able to identify by version numbers.
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